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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New advances in blended learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are quite a few issues that online learning institutions have to consider now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Colorado System to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders need to better grasp these open education endeavours. Everyone wants to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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